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Only six miles of land joins the penninsula to the rest of Iceland and the landscape is very majestic with fjord after fjord towering above shore and sea. The region occupies less than 10% of Iceland's land mass but represents half of the country's coastline - that's more than half the fjords in the whole country!
Isafjörður, the capital of the West Fjords with a population of only 4,500, is beautifully positioned in the middle of Skutulsfjördðr and surrounded by tall, steep mountains. Laugarholl, near Holmavik, in hte eastern part of Strandir region offers beautiful coastline, fjords and mountains. And to enhance this holiday there are a multitude of excursions and activities to take in at your own pace with the freedom of your hire car.
Includes 8 days 4x4 car hire.
Day 1
Arrive Keflavik Airport. Collect hire car and drive via Reykjavik and the Hvalfjördur subsea tunnel to Stykkisholmur on the northern shore of the Snaefellsnes peninsula (138 miles).
2 nights STYKKISHOLMUR - Hotel Stykkisholmur (HB)
Day 3
Take the Baldur ferry crossing from Stykkisholmur to Brjanslaekur in the West Fjords via Flatey Island (3 hours) then northwards to Isafjördur via the impressive Dynjandi falls (72 miles).
3 nights ISAFJÖRDUR - Hotel Isafjördur (HB)
Day 6
Heading south-eastwards along the shores of six fjords and across the Steingrimsfjardarheidi moors with its many lakes and brooks to Laugarholl, near Holmavik, in the Strandir region (145 miles).
2 nights LAUGARHOLL - Hotel Laugarholl (HB)
Day 8
Southwards on the coast road via several fjords to join the Ring Road at Bru, then through moorland via Borgarnes to Reykjavik and drop off hire car (186 miles).
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Björk (BB)
Day 9
Airport bus from hotel to Keflavik Airport (31 miles).
Departure Day: Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates: 1 May - 30 September 2013
Duration: 8 nights
NB. Departures also possible from Manchester and Glasgow at no supplement
Located on a hill overlooking the beautiful town, so every room has a spectacular view of beautiful scenery. There are 33 newly renovated rooms, all equipped with private facilities, TV, telephones, Internet connections and hairdryers. 80% of the hotel rooms are non-smoking. For sport enthusiasts, there is a golf course only 50 metres away!
Hotel Ísafjörður is a modern, comfortable three-star hotel in the heart of Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords. The hotel is newly renovaited in a light Scandinavian style. The hotel is situated on Silfurtorg in the center of town, next door to the town-hall and a few steps from the harbour and all the main services. The information centre, a swimming-pool, a museum, and bus stops are all within walking distance.
The hotel has 11 bedrooms with private facilities and 6 bedrooms without (there are 2 showers + toilets in the corridor). Nice dining room seating 50 people and a large lounge. There are also a 25 m swimming pool and natural hot jacuzzi.
A superior three star hotel situated within a 10 minute walk from the heart of Reykjavik. The rooms are modern, spacious and comfortable with shower/wc, satellite TV and telephone and are accessible via a lift. Buffet breakfast is taken at the hotel's excellent in-house restaurant, Potturinn & Pannan. The restaurant offers a delicious selection of traditional and international cuisine prepared using the freshest of local produce.
To book call 01274 875 199 or Contact us by email
